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01/12/2025

07/29/2024

There are six international Rolfing institutes. In the US, the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration located in Boulder, CO is the governing body that provides approved Rolfing training and certifies Rolfing practitioners.

07/25/2024

While foot reflexology can be used in a variety of situations to create a wealth of benefits for the person having it done, you don’t have to be feeling awful to book an appointment. When you’re already feeling good, reflexology can make you feel even better.

07/22/2024

Therapeutic massages have gained great momentum over the last fifty years, and the public demand for massage therapy is at an all-time high.

07/18/2024

Oils like German chamomile can improve circulation, which in turn drives more oxygen to the tissue being massaged. This can clear out lactic acid and reduce muscle pain.

07/15/2024

Reflexology is based on the belief that there is an energy channel from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet that encompasses and affects 12 vital organs. By applying pressure to specific zones, reflexology unblocks the channel to allow proper organ and energy function.

07/11/2024

A deep tissue approach to bodywork, Rolfing is a way to work out all forms of stress stored in your body's soft tissue. Research has shown that the soft tissue areas of the human body is where toxins and waste are stored, and Rolfing seeks to do away with these toxins and alleviate stress in the process.

07/08/2024

Did you know that you shouldn't eat a heavy meal or drink alcohol before a massage session? Also, you'll enjoy your treatment more if you arrive well in advance of your appointment and have a chance to relax and anticipate your massage.

07/04/2024

Over the course of our lives, our soft connective tissue absorbs and responds to the forces of gravity, stress, trauma, and illness, thereby shortening, dehydrating, and thickening, which impairs mobility and function. Rolfing bodywork seeks to restore this tissue to its healthy, elastic condition.

07/01/2024

Research has revealed that continuing exposure to high levels of stress increases the presence of negative hormones -- those that are responsible for illness -- thereby suppressing the immune system and making you more vulnerable to sickness. Massage therapy helps calm the body and relieve the buildup of stress.

06/27/2024

Your foundation is the focus of your second Rolfing session. The feet and lower legs are opened and aligned to better support the body in gravity. Often clients feel a greater sense of support and balance from their feet, as well as better contact between their feet and the ground.

06/24/2024

What is foot reflexology? It involves applying pressure to select areas of the foot. By stimulating the circulatory system and select nerve centers, foot reflexology helps promote physiological changes that relieve stress and rejuvenate the body.

06/20/2024

Rolfing sessions are usually between an hour to an hour and a half long. The client can be worked on fully clothed or in their undergarments - however they are comfortable. The work is usually done in a comfortable, private space on a sturdy padded table.

06/17/2024

A reiki foot treatment is a simple, non-invasive therapy. The reiki practitioner typically holds his or her hands a few inches from your feet. He or she moves his or her hands in slow, deliberate patterns with the intent of realigning energy flow and restoring harmony.

06/13/2024

Muscle spasms in the supraspinatus muscle that covers your shoulder blade may cause pain in your neck and shoulder area. In addition, supraspinatus spasms may cause pain and stiffness when you attempt to lift or throw. This is something that deep tissue massage can help with.

06/10/2024

About 58% of American adults who've discussed massage therapy with their regular physicians said that their doctor strongly recommended it. Be sure to discuss this option with your health care provider.

06/06/2024

The neck is one of the more vulnerable spots on the body and is likely to sustain injury in a sudden accident like a car crash or a snowboarding accident. Neck tension massages can help with the recovery time for whiplash.